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8100 RO

1993 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,729 mi
Last recorded8,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Marcos Mantula12,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8100 RO
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 8,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 8,471 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 8,289 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 7,995 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 7,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 7,521 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 7,433 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 7,314 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Propshaft universal joint worn play in gearbox output flange ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 6,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 5,320 miles

How Reliable is the Marcos Mantula?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
Stop lamp not working 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 18
brake binding 17
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8100 RO is a 1993 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Marcos Mantula fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8100 RO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Marcos Mantula typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8100 RO registered?

8100 RO is a 1993 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is 8100 RO safe to buy?

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